Deconstructor of Fun Shooter Monthly #1: Battlefield Revolution, Arc Raiders Evolution, and the ABI Mystery
Nov 10, 2025
Join industry veterans Christopher Anjos, with over 20 years at EA and Activision, Chris Sides from Bungie, and Feras Musmar of DICE as they dive into the evolving world of shooters. They discuss the surprise success of Arena Breakout Infinite and whether it's paving the way for free-to-play titles. Arc Raiders' rapid rise and its unique PvE twist get analyzed, alongside critiques of Battlefield 6’s progression issues. The trio also debates if Battlefield can dethrone Call of Duty while exploring the pitfalls of external monetization in modern gaming.
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Free Extraction Shooters Are Gaining Traction
- Arena Breakout Infinite is carving a Western foothold as a free-to-play Tarkov-like extraction option.
- Retention surprised the panel and suggests free-to-play pressure in the extraction market.
East-West Split On Free-To-Play
- Western AAA struggles with free-to-play and live service execution compared to Eastern studios.
- This makes premium pricing still attractive for Western triple-A games.
Arc Raiders' PVE-First Breakout
- Arc Raiders' public tests surged to 115k+ concurrent players, driven by a strong PVE world and sense of danger.
- The game's PVE origin and aesthetics make it feel welcoming yet hazardous, broadening the genre's appeal.